Matt West

Originally drafted as a third baseman out of high school in 2007, West has been trying to carve out a role as a pitcher since making the move to the mound back in 2011. He debuted with the Rangers las...

West has been limited to 17 appearances, all at High-A Myrtle Beach in 2012, the past two years and missed the 2013 season due to Tommy John surgery. He returned to action in the Arizona Fall League, walking seven and fanning 10 in 9.2 innings. He's 25 years old now and has lost some crucial development time due to injury, though the Rangers valued him enough to keep him on the 40-man roster over the winter.

2011

West has seen his stock rise since transitioning from third base to the mound. As a power relief pitcher he has perhaps opened a path to the major leagues.